Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS)

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6 Shingwauk St
Garden River, ON
P6A 6Z8
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705-256-5413
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Fax: 705-945-1415
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Sep-Jun: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * closed 12noon-1pm
Jul-Aug: Mon-Thu 8am-4:15pm * closed 12noon-1pm * Fri 8am-12noon

Application

First Nation members who are unemployed, underemployed or require skills development may apply

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

All applicants must take part in employment counseling prior to being recommended for funding

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Garden River First Nation

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Helps Anishnawbe people obtain employment and careers to foster their personal goals

Programs offered:
  • apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship: Includes on-the-job training by technical instruction
  • job opportunity program/targeted wage subsidy: Provides training and work experience with qualified employers/trainers to gain valuable knowledge and skills necessary to enter the labour force
  • mobility assistance: Individuals who have obtained full-time employment and who are relocating a minimum of 100 km may qualify for relocation assistance
  • self employment assistance: Assists individuals who want to start their own business and to become self-employed
  • skills enhancement/direct course pur­chase and apprenticeship: Unemployed/underemployed persons who require assistance to overcome existing or anticipated labour market barriers may qualify for training courses
  • youth work experience program: Youth between the ages of 15-30 who have not successfully been able to find employment in their chosen career or educational paths may qualify for assistance
Last updated: Apr 30, 2025: Suggest an edit